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Forrest City Jr. High School

1133 N Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 275 students in grades 7-8, Forrest City Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Forrest City Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Forrest City Jr. High School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Forrest City Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest City Jr. High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#931 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forrest City Jr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forrest City Jr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Forrest City Jr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forrest City Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest City Jr. High School's ranking?
Forrest City Jr. High School is ranked #931 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Forrest City Jr. High School?
275 students attend Forrest City Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Forrest City Jr. High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest City Jr. High School?
Forrest City Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest City Jr. High School offer ?
Forrest City Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest City Jr. High School part of?
Forrest City Jr. High School is part of Forrest City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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